Short Course races provides action, medals and heart-break for the British team at the Canoe Marathon European Championships

Will Short (Elmbridge Canoe Club) was crowned K1 Junior Men Short Course European Champion in a strategic and smart head-to-head race against Sean Butterly from Ireland, while James Russell (Chelmsford Canoe Club) upgraded his 2024 European Bronze medal by claiming an excellent silver medal in the K1 Senior Men Short Course Final.

The European Championships in Ponte de Lima, Portugal, saw continued British success in the fast-paced short course format; an exciting 3.2km event featuring tight turns and two portages. Despite persistent rain, all British athletes progressed through their morning heats to reach the finals.

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